Sources: Leon Balogun jets out to Germany for Rangers medical as new deal agreed

Wed 12 July 2023 22:00, UK

Leon Balogun has flown out to Germany for a Rangers medical ahead of re-joining the club, sources have told Football Insider.

Michael Beale is set to sign the defender, who is a free agent for a second year running, after bringing him in at QPR following his Ibrox exit last summer.

Balogun has agreed the terms of a free transfer with the Glasgow giants and is undergoing a medical at their pre-season training camp in Germany.

Balogun, who turned 35 last month, was spotted at Ibrox during the final Old Firm derby of last season and had spoken about his hopes for remaining with the club before he left a year ago.

Speaking to the Beautiful Game podcast (6 December), the Nigeria international admitted he did not want to walk away from the Light Blues but suspected ex-boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst was not keen on offering him a new deal.

Balogun said he did not “leave” the Bears, instead he claimed he was “released” by the club and was not expecting to depart.

The centre-back added that it was “heartbreaking” for him to leave Ibrox.

In his last season at the club during the 2021-22 campaign, Balogun made 37 appearances for the Gers across all competitions and the defender netted two goals in those outings, a season where his side also reached the UEFA Europa League final.